Climate Insights for Mphaki

, Quthing, Lesotho

Hottest
December
24°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
January
199mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mphaki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1035mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 199mm of rainfall. Mphaki is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Feb Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Mar Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Apr Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° May Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1° Jul Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1° Aug Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 0° Sep Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Oct Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 6° Nov Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Dec Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Mphaki vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 199mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 184mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Mphaki is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1035mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 199mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 14mm. That's 185mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 21cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Mphaki is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Mphaki, which began on March 20, 2026. Mphaki is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 529mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 51mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mphaki based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
199 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Apr
6 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
May
3 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
28 mm
2 cm
Jun
-1 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
14 mm
3 cm
Jul
-1 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
17 mm
5 cm
Aug
0 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
20 mm
5 cm
Sep
4 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
43 mm
4 cm
Oct
6 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
91 mm
2 cm
Nov
8 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
113 mm
1 cm
Dec
10 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
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